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Crack The Code UFC Guru James The "Profit" Last Pay Per View On ESPN

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James has profited 36 out of 38 weeks using business strategies to predict UFC outcomes.

This episode features James "The Profit" analyzing the final UFC pay-per-view event on ESPN before the promotion moves to Paramount/CBS. The host presents James as a betting expert with a record of 36 profitable weeks out of 38. James skips the first two fights due to unfavorable odds, beginning his analysis with Ebo Ocelot versus Ebo Bartolowski. He picks the debuting Ocelot to win by knockout or decision at -135, citing Bartolowski's two recent losses. For Edson Barboza versus Jalen Turner, James selects the younger Turner by knockout or decision at -165, noting Barboza's perceived decline. He chooses Bruno Ferreira as a +100 underdog to defeat Marvin Vettori, pointing to Ferreira's power as a test for Vettori's granite chin. James picks Forenziam over Nazim Sadikov at -170, citing a six-inch reach advantage and questions about the legitimacy of some Sadikov wins. The analysis of Macy Barber versus Kareen Silva reveals concerns about Barber's cosmetic surgeries potentially affecting her stamina. James picks Chris Duncan over Terence McKinney by knockout or submission at -105, predicting Duncan will survive an early onslaught. He selects Grant Dawson by knockout or submission at -115 against Manuel Torres, noting Dawson's wrestling but fragile chin. Jan Błachowicz is chosen as a -110 favorite over Bogdan Guskov, with James calling the odds disrespectful to the former champion. He picks Henry Cejudo as a +205 underdog against Peyton Talbot, doubting Talbot's strength of schedule. James favors Tatsuro Taira over Brandon Moreno, suggesting the UFC may want to push international representation. For the co-main event, he previews Alexander Pantoja versus Joshua Van but saves the official pick for their paid Substack. The main event rematch between Marab Dvalishvili and Petr Yan is analyzed, with James noting Marab attempted 49 takedowns in their first fight. He speculates the final ESPN card could feature controversies or boring fights as the contract ends. James concludes with a three-fight parlay of Pantoja by submission, Ferreira by decision, and Monster Abdul-Malik by knockout at +1860. The host frequently emphasizes their transparency, business approach, and market inefficiency concepts. They claim to be a top-seven sports betting podcast in Florida and top-50 nationwide without corporate affiliation. The tone is highly promotional and conversational, blending fight analysis with financial and business metaphors. The hosts position themselves as insiders providing a unique, profit-driven perspective. UFC fans and sports bettors seeking detailed fight breakdowns and betting angles would find this episode valuable. Listeners uncomfortable with speculative claims about fight fixing, promotional influence, or medical advice regarding cosmetic surgery might choose to skip it.

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MMA handicapping that keeps the read tied to the price.

This episode is a straight sports betting UFC breakdown, and it keeps coming back to the same three things: money, process, and how the fights actually line up. It starts with James's strong run, then moves through Grant Dawson vs. Manuel Torres and Jan Blachowicz vs.

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